Heart-Healthy Boiled Pork Belly

Indulge in the guilt-free comfort of "Heart-Healthy Boiled Pork Belly," a lighter twist on a beloved classic. This recipe transforms luscious pork belly into a tender, flavorful centerpiece by slow-simmering it with aromatic ingredients like garlic, ginger, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Enhanced with a low-sodium soy sauce and rice vinegar glaze, lightly sweetened with honey, this dish achieves a perfect balance of savory and tangy. The final touch comes from simmering the sliced pork belly with fresh spring onions, infusing every bite with delicate flavor. Perfect for those seeking a healthier option without sacrificing taste, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or a crisp side salad. Ideal for meal prep or a comforting dinner, this recipe proves satisfying and nutritious can go hand in hand.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Pork belly
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 30 grams Fresh ginger
• 2 Bay leaves
• 10 Black peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 2 stalks Spring onions
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 liters Water

Directions

Step 1

Clean the pork belly by rinsing it under cold water and pat it dry with a paper towel.

Step 2

In a large pot, add the water and bring it to a boil over high heat.

Step 3

Slice the ginger into thin pieces and crush the garlic cloves. Add these to the pot along with the bay leaves and black peppercorns.

Step 4

Once the water is boiling, carefully add the pork belly to the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer.

Step 5

Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 60 minutes, or until the pork is tender.

Step 6

While the pork is cooking, prepare the seasoning mix. In a small bowl, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and salt. Mix well until the honey dissolves.

Step 7

After an hour, remove the pork belly from the pot and set it on a cutting board to cool slightly.

Step 8

Discard the cooking liquid and aromatics from the pot.

Step 9

Slice the pork belly into even pieces, about 1 cm thick.

Step 10

Return the sliced pork belly to a clean pot, along with the spring onions cut into 2-inch pieces.

Step 11

Pour the seasoning mix over the pork belly and add about half a cup of fresh water.

Step 12

Simmer the pork belly over low heat for another 20-30 minutes, allowing it to absorb the flavors.

Step 13

Transfer the seasoned boiled pork belly to a serving dish and garnish with additional sliced spring onions if desired.

Step 14

Serve hot alongside steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a heart-healthy meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2169.7 grams (2169.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2740

Total Fat 266.40g	342%
Saturated Fat 96.60g	483%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 360mg	120%
Sodium 2606mg	113%
Total Carbohydrate 34.10g	12%
Dietary Fiber 7.90g	28%
Total Sugars 6.90g
Protein 54.50g	109%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 273mg	21%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 1206mg	26%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 87.1%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 5.0%